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November 07, 2009

National Geographic on the Phils.

The Philippines has a PR problem. While it harbors as many islands as the Caribbean and some of the most spectacular reefs on the planet, the nation sees only a fraction of the visitors of nearby Thailand. Even travel companies, it seems, have bought the bad rap: Other than the occasional sea kayaking trip, U.S. guides have largely avoided the archipelago. But Wilderness Travel has finally gotten wise. (Read the rest at The 25 Best New Trips for 2010.)

Check out Wilderness Travel's scheduled trips to the Philippines here, if you're interested in experiencing great unexpected adventures.